Iced: The Story of Organized Crime in Canada "You're lucky he didn't have an ice pick in his hands. Organized crime has had a significant impact on the shaping of this country and the lives of its people." &
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| Title | : | Iced: The Story of Organized Crime in Canada |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.55 (502 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470835001 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 608 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2009-10-26 |
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"You're lucky he didn't have an ice pick in his hands. I know how this guy performs." -Mobster Paul Volpe speaking about a Buffalo-mafia enforcer named "Cicci" Canada is lauded the world over as a law abiding, peaceful country - a shining example to all nations. Such a view, also shared by most Canadians, is typically naïve and misinformed. Throughout its history, to present day and beyond, Canada has been and will continue to be home to criminals and crime organizations that are brilliant at finding ways to make money - a lot of money - illegally. Iced: The Story of Organized Crime in Canada is a remarkable parallel history to the one generally accepted and taught in our schools. Organized crime has had a significant impact on the shaping of this country and the lives of its people. The most violent and thuggish - outlaw motorcycle gangs like Hells Angels - have been
Editorial : From the Back Cover "You're lucky he didn't have an ice pick in his hands. I know how this guy performs."—Mobster Paul Volpe speaking about a Buffalo-mafia enforcer named "Cicci"Canada is lauded the world over as a law abiding, peaceful country — a shining example to all nations. Such a view, also shared by most Canadians, is typically naïve and misinformed. Throughout its history, to present day and beyond, Canada has been and will continue to be home to criminals and crime organizations that are brilliant at finding ways to make money — a lot of money — illegally.Iced: The Story of Organized Crime in Canada is a remarkable parallel history to the one generally accepted and taught in our schools. Organized crime has had a significant impact on the shaping of this country and the lives of its people. The most violent and thuggish — outlaw motorcycle gangs like Hells Angels — have be
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